Deep in the second wave
Like a gigantic tidal wave
No time for a goodbye wave
Precious breath left to save
Action more important than reputation
Not doing anything no longer a solution
Premature triumphalism led us to our fall
Let’s heed from all quarters the frantic call
Preparing earnestly for the next wave
Conscientiously avoiding the same mistake
Gradually undoing the unforgiving wake
For entire populations are at stake
Let’s spread gentle words of caution
For all those unaware of the precaution
Future targets may be teens and youth
Ignoring recklessly the fundamental truth
Let’s fix our recurring systemic flaws
Prioritise our expenditure for a cause
Not for lifeless statues and monuments
But for throbbing life with no arguments
Let’s comprehend the underlying presage
Public health means health for one and all
Selfish narrow thinking leads us to wreckage
Common good is indeed critical to one and all
MN - 2021.05.21